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Fast Facts

Was a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War; performed his alternative service at Los Angeles County General Hospital.

Began his acting career with appearances on 1960s sitcoms like Karen and Bewitched.

In 1978, the 30-year-old actor was the youngest person to win a Best Actor Oscar, for The Goodbye Girl. That record held until 29-year-old Adrien Brody won for The Pianist in 2003.

Made his directorial debut with a 1994 production of Hamlet for England's Birmingham Theatre Company.

Has said he patterns his work after Spencer Tracy, Edward G. Robinson and Paul Muni.

A political and social activist, he is active in the American Civil Liberties Union, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is a board member of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Awards

2001, Screen Actors Guild Awards — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: Nominee

1976, BAFTA Film Awards — Best Actor: Nominee

1974, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Nominee

1996, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: Nominee

1978, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Winner

1988, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Nominee